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Industry News

GMA Industry Awards

November 29, 2022

The winners of the Grounds Management Association (GMA) Industry Awards 2022 were announced during a packed-out gala ceremony at the Vox, Birmingham NEC, hosted by BBC broadcaster Mark Clemmit. The prestigious

‘Hybrid’ sports tourism and community recreation facility development increases 33%

November 29, 2022

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), a national consultancy, developer, and operator of sports, recreation, and events properties, predicts that the $39.7 billion youth and amateur travel sports and the $218

Stihl Inc. invests $49 million in Virginia Beach manufacturing facility expansion

November 29, 2022

Stihl Inc. plans to invest $49 million to expand its chain saw guide bar manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach. The expansion will add 26,000 square feet of space to an

Beaulieu International Group acquires Act Global 

November 28, 2022

Beaulieu International Group (BIG) has signed an agreement with U.S.-headquartered synthetic turf manufacturer Act Global to acquire its complete range of activities. Through this acquisition, BIG strengthens its position in

Shaw Sports Turf earns twSTC Awards 

November 28, 2022

The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) awarded its 2022 Sustainability and Innovator Awards to Shaw Sports Turf for its GAME ON technology and NXTPlay performance shock pad.  GAME ON – the recipient

AstroTurf names new vice president of business development

November 28, 2022

AstroTurf named Rob Mitchell vice president of business development, effective November 1, 2022. Mitchell previously served as AstroTurf’s director of rugby and as regional sales manager in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota

UF to research methods to fight nematode pests, diseases in turfgrass

November 22, 2022

Valued at $14.3 billion and planted on 3.9 million acres in Florida, the turfgrass industry struggles with parasitic nematodes and fungal diseases that prove costly for growers, homeowners and commercial

ASBA announces upcoming Post-Tension Concrete Workshop

November 22, 2022

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for design professionals, builders and suppliers of materials and equipment for athletic facilities, has announced an all-new educational program, open to

Renew your SFMA membership online

November 14, 2022

Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) members can renew their membership online at sportsfieldmanagement.org for a quick and seamless process. When you submit your renewal, you will immediately receive a receipt

Industry Insights bring expert knowledge to the Irrigation Show stage

November 14, 2022

The Industry Insights program returns to the Irrigation Show and Education Week. Irrigation professionals will walk away with critical information on the state of the green industry, carbon capture, technology